Cartridge, Shotgun, 12 gauge, 1 oz Slug, Reduced Recoil Ammunition and Cartridge, Shotgun, 12 gauge, 00 Buckshot, Reduced Recoil Ammunition

This bid solicitation cancels and supersedes previous bid solicitation number 202405052/A dated August 15, 2024 with a closing date of October 16, 2024 at 14:00 EDT. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has a requirement for a firm quantity of 51,000 Cartridge, Shotgun, 12 gauge, 1 oz Slug, Reduced Recoil Ammunition and 120,250 Cartridge, Shotgun, 12 gauge, 00 Buckshot, Reduced Recoil Ammunition. The requirement includes an optional quantity estimated at 40,000 rounds of Cartridge, Shotgun, 12 gauge, 1 oz Slug, Reduced Recoil Ammunition, and 250,000 rounds of Cartridge, Shotgun, 12 gauge, 00 Buckshot, Reduced Recoil Ammunition. The optional quantity may be exercised within 12 months of contract award. This procurement process is subject to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). However, the Legitimate Objectives provision of the applicable trade agreement have been applied to this requirement. Bid submissions will only be accepted for ammunition that is manufactured in Canada or the contiguous United States or Alaska. Refer to Article 202 and Chapter 13 of CFTA. These provisions allow Canada to deviate from the obligations under the agreements in specific circumstances where measures are necessary in order to achieve legitimate objectives. Basis of selection: The Cartridge, Shotgun, 12 gauge, 1 oz Slug, Reduced Recoil Ammunition and the Cartridge, Shotgun, 12 gauge, 00 Buckshot, Reduced Recoil Ammunition will undergo separate selection processes. A Bidder may submit a bid for the Cartridge, Shotgun, 12 gauge, 1 oz Slug, Reduced Recoil Ammunition or the Cartridge, Shotgun, 12 gauge, 00 Buckshot, Reduced Recoil Ammunition or both. A bid must comply with the requirements of the bid solicitation and meet all mandatory technical criteria to be declared responsive. The responsive bid with the lowest evaluated price will be recommended for award of a contract. Up to two (2) contracts will be awarded. Tenders must be submitted to the RCMP at: contact@example.gov Refer to the attached tender documents to obtain further information. Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Canada will accept submissions and enquiries in either official language of Canada. Procuring Office: Trina Nurse Senior Procurement Officer Royal Canadian Mounted Police 73 Leikin Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R2 contact@example.gov The RCMP has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in RCMP contracting activities as outlined in the solicitation package. Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities. Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidders to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidders part nor for notification services offered by a third party. Indigenous Procurement: The federal Indigenous Business Directory (IBD) is an online resource for all levels of government and the private sector to identify Indigenous business capacity. Having a business profile in the IBD will increase your company’s visibility and may provide additional business. A profile in the IBD can also allow you to compete for federal government contracts that are set-aside for Indigenous businesses through the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Businesses. For more information and to review eligibility criteria and register, visit: www.canada.ca/indigenousbusinessdirectory. Green Procurement - Environmentally Preferable Packaging: RCMP is committed to promoting the procurement of environmentally preferable plastic products and the reduction of plastic packaging waste as per the Policy on Green Procurement, the Greening Government Strategy: A Government of Canada Directive, and the Ocean Plastics Charter. Bidders are encouraged to use environmentally preferable packaging for all packaged goods to be delivered to the end user as part of this procurement.